{"id":3066,"date":"2018-09-24T11:44:00","date_gmt":"2018-09-24T09:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/3.237.101.193\/en\/uncategorized\/5-reasons-to-make-a-career-change\/"},"modified":"2023-04-21T11:04:39","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T09:04:39","slug":"5-reasons-to-make-a-career-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/career-change\/5-reasons-to-make-a-career-change\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons Why It\u2019s Time to Make a Career Change"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you thinking about making a career change?<\/strong> You\u2019re not alone. It\u2019s estimated that the average person will change careers between five and seven times over the course of their working life. Research from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a> shows that the average worker holds upwards of 10 different jobs before the age of 50, and this number is set to rise even further in upcoming decades.<\/a><\/p>\n

The changing nature of work means that a career change may be more feasible for you than for previous generations. People are increasingly working in new ways, be it flexibly, remotely or part-time.<\/p>\n

While working might once have been viewed as little more than a means to pay the bills, it\u2019s now widely accepted that finding a fulfilling career is one of the keys to a happy life<\/a>. With this in mind, perhaps it\u2019s time for you to take a step back and look at some of the main reasons people take the leap and decide to make a career change.<\/p>\n

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1. You need a new challenge<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Even if you\u2019re content with your job, company and work colleagues, it\u2019s possible that after several years have passed, it has all become too routine. If you\u2019re the kind of person that needs to push themselves and try new things, a career change might be just the ticket. Venturing a little out of our depth can sometimes be exactly what we need to feel satisfied and accomplished in our working life. If you\u2019re feeling just a little too comfortable, starting a new career path that encourages you to gain new knowledge and skills may help to spice things up.<\/p>\n

If you feel like you’re rethinking your whole life’s purpose, consider reading our guide to answering the question “What should I do with my life?”<\/a><\/p>\n

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2. Your values have changed<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A job is like a relationship; sometimes you just grow in different directions. While you might once have been passionate about your company\u2019s mission, this may no longer be the case. The idea that people can change drastically over the course of a lifetime isn\u2019t a radical one, and something you\u2019re happy doing at 22 might no longer float your boat at 40. You may have had a spiritual awakening and be craving to get out of the office and into a more relaxed working environment. Or, while financial security might not have been a priority for you when you were young, you now seek more stability than your current job as a freelancer affords. These changing values, concerns and priorities might mean a career change is in order.<\/p>\n

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3. You want to focus on other things<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sometimes our job does not allow enough us to spend enough time on other aspects of our lives. Perhaps you wish you had more time to dedicate to your family, or to a hobby you\u2019re passionate about. Maybe you desire more time out to travel and see the world. If this is the case, consider a career that allows you to work flexibly or for yourself. Research also shows that\u00a0more and more Europeans are now opting for part-time work as their primary job,<\/a> so depending on your situation, working fewer hours may be an option. There\u2019s more to life than work and sometimes we need a career that allows us to acknowledge that.<\/p>\n

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4. Your passion lies elsewhere<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Cast your mind back to your adolescent years. Did you quietly dream of finding success as a stand-up comedian, but your school careers counsellor advised a business degree? There\u2019s nothing wrong with chasing a long-term dream or following what you\u2019re passionate about. We\u2019re often under pressure to make career decisions deemed practical or realistic, but ultimately you are the only one who can determine what job is right for you. Thanks to technology it\u2019s easier than before to research your new career or gain visibility for yourself online. For example, a career in the competitive field of journalism may have seemed unreachable before, but now you have the opportunity to start a successful blog from the comfort of your own bed! If you prepare well and utilise all the modern resources available to you, it\u2019s completely possible to make a career out of doing what you love.<\/p>\n

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5. You\u2019re not happy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A recent study of British workers showed that job satisfaction was the second most important predictor of overall life satisfaction. This is no big surprise. If you\u2019re unhappy, your job is one of the first places you should look. Your work life inevitably seeps into your personal life, and if you\u2019re feeling dissatisfied, perhaps a career change will give you something new to focus your energies on. There are a number of things at your job that could be leaving you unhappy such as the pressure, the long hours, your colleagues or the tedious work. If you\u2019re not happy in your work environment and it is affecting you on a personal level, it might be time for a change.<\/p>\n

Do any of these apply to you? Whether you\u2019re feeling unfulfilled in your current job or just looking to try something new, a career change offers many potential benefits. And, luckily, in this day and age, the possibilities are endless.<\/p>\n

You can start researching your new career online right now, or check out a bootcamp like CareerFoundry<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n

Check out our list of the top 15 Career Tests<\/a> to set you down the right path, or take the Tech Career Quiz<\/a> to see which tech role you’re most suited to.<\/p>\n

Check out our guide to answering the question “What should I do with my life?”<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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